Why?"

Faced with his son's extremely shocked questioning, Fan Shangshu did not continue the topic, smiled and turned to say, "Is the situation in the palace okay?"

Fan Xian was stunned for a moment and then responded: "His Royal Highness is on duty with an injury, the Queen Mother is seriously ill, and the prince has been imprisoned in the East Palace, there should be no problem." ”

"Hmm. Fan Jian nodded, looked at his eyes gradually revealing a soft taste, and said with admiration: "You have only been back in Beijing for seven or eight days, and you can defend Kyoto for Your Majesty under such difficult circumstances, I have to say that your progress has exceeded my expectations, and you have performed very well." ”

Praised by his father, Fan Xian didn't have any joy in his heart, and said with a wry smile: "I worked hard with the boss in Kyoto, but who would have expected that Your Majesty would have calculated everything, and if there was no final backlash from the Dingzhou Army, the Imperial City would not be able to hold it today......

Without waiting for him to finish speaking, Fan Jian waved his hand and said: "Your Majesty is far-sighted, and the Sacred Heart is far away, naturally it is not for us who are courtiers to speculate on our own ......" The tone of these words showed a little unnaturalness, and he then sighed: "Regarding the problem of the Ye family, it is really beyond everyone's expectations, and the persecution for several years in a row turned out to be a hidden move of His Majesty. ”

He looked at Fan Xian and smiled slightly: "From this point of view, after the sniping in the Kyoto Valley a year and a half ago, your judgment was correct, but I was wrong." ”

Fan Xian was silent, after the sniping in the valley last year, he and his father had studied the problem of those city crossbows. Although it was clear afterwards that it was the old Qin family's doing, I also thought about whether His Majesty would be angry with Ye Chong. From this, it is also said that the military forces of all parties in Qingguo are deployed. Amazing discovery. In the past twenty years. Except that Ye Zhong has been in charge of the Kyoto garrison. The commander of the Imperial Palace Forbidden Army and the head of the Ouchi guards are under the command of one person. It also only appears on Gong Dian.

At that time, Fan Xian had doubted this. Since His Majesty once trusted the Ye family so much. Why do you want to force the Ye family to join forces with the second prince? Fell to the side of the eldest princess. But Fan Jian gave what he thought was the reason. Fan Xian thinks it is reasonable. I let go of this question.

I didn't expect the Kyoto Rebellion. This doubt finally revealed the truth, and His Majesty forbears the truth of his suspicions.

His Majesty the Emperor has constructed a great mystery. not only confused the eldest princess and everyone in the world. Even Fan Jian, a cronie who grew up together since childhood. also deceived to death.

Speaking of valley sniping. Fan Xiandi's eyes involuntarily appeared in front of the white snow of the day. Red blood and the head of the Privy Council foreground. And their own arrogance. I couldn't help but smile bitterly. I thought that in front of His Majesty and the eldest princess, I was arrogant that day. How childish and ridiculous it seems at this point.

His heart moved. He asked, "Father." The child has always had a question. Qin Ye ...... Why do you want to betray Your Majesty?"

This is not just his question. It is also a question that many people ask. It's just a struggle for imperial power. The competition for the general trend of the world. Let everyone naturally think that the betrayal of the Qin family is like every internal struggle in the history books. It's a matter of course.

But Fan Xian heard the eldest princess's words before she died. A poisonous flower bloomed in my heart. began to pay special attention to this issue - although the Qin family had a cadre in the Ming family. Although the Qin family secretly instructed the Jiaozhou sailors to slaughter the island. But for a military veteran. His face alone was enough for His Majesty to gently uncover the matter - as long as he remained faithful to His Majesty.

And what a man His Majesty the Emperor is. If it weren't for the fact that he had never doubted Qin Yedi's loyalty. And how could he have been in the Privy Council for so many years? Over the years, Old Man Qin has always said that he is sick. The place of the Privy Counsellor has not been vacated.

After he told this doubt, Fan Jian did not ponder. said directly and indifferently: "It was also in the day of the sniper place in the valley." That's what I said...... The head of the queen's father was cut off by me. But who knows. Those who should be cut off on the ground. Is it really finished? ”

Fan Xian's heart trembled. I understood what my father meant. The old Qin family rebelled on the side of the eldest princess. may have something to do with the mysterious death of his mother twenty years ago.

"Back then, I went to fight in Xihu with His Majesty. Chen Pingping was transferred to the Yanjing area to deal with the emergency situation in the north. And Ye Chong also then stationed in Dingzhou to press the ......formation for His Majesty," Fan Jian lowered his eyes. Said slowly: "...... And Qin Ye was still in the imperial court. As the Privy Council. Take control of the military center in Kyoto. If he was also involved in the Kyoto Revolution. No one will find it strange. ”

It's weird. If Old Man Qin is also one of the culprits in the murder of Ye Qingmeidi. Four years later, Kyoto was bloodied on the night. The queen's family was slaughtered. The princes and nobles of Kyoto were washed in blood. Why hasn't the Qin family been implicated in any way? If Your Majesty, Chen Pingping, and the three fathers joined forces to avenge their mother. How could you let go of Old Man Qin?

Greeting Fan Xian's questioning gaze, Fan Jian said slowly: "The problem is that there is never evidence. It shows that the Qin family was involved in this matter. It's like the Queen Mother. At most, there is a sin of connivance......"

Fan Xian frowned slightly. Chen Pingping once said this to herself. About the death of the mother. The Queen Mother should not be the culprit. There is only one sin of connivance. But today I have a detailed discussion with my father. Fan Xian suddenly thought, but he was afraid that Dean Chen also had some other thoughts in his heart. There are endless doubts about the role that the Qin family once played.

The best proof of Chen Pingping's devotion to the Qin family is naturally the deputy commander of the Black Riding Land-Jing Ge, a dangerous person like this who is eager to destroy the Qin family. Chen Pingping still quietly took him under her own tent. What is it for? Is it just to turn against the Qin family in the future?

A chill arose in Fan Xian's heart. If the Qin family is really as Chen Pingping expected. participated in the murder of Ye Qingmei. Why did he survive until now? A cold current began to pour out of his body from within. Countless chills seeped out of the pores. Let this study become like a cold winter.

He had guessed it countless times. Infinitely closer to that truth. But he didn't dare to ask, not even Chen Pingping. And Chen Pingping also ruthlessly severed herself from him. Don't give him any chance to speak.

Fan Xian has always had a knot in his heart. Therefore, he has been quietly shifting his center of gravity to Northern Qi. There is a natural fear of Kyungkook, and today the knot seems to be about to open. Reveal the dark truth inside. So he was silent. He smiled slightly at his father and said, "If the Qin family is really involved in this matter." Today is also a day of retribution. ”

He feared that his father would follow this line of thought and think of what he had feared before. hurriedly spoke: "Your Majesty will return to Beijing in a few days." This court was still preparing for the aftermath of His Majesty's land. But I don't know how to turn around for a while. ”

Fan Jian was slightly stunned and then smiled: "These things are naturally worried about by the Ministry of Etiquette. Why do you bother so much?"

Fan Xian shrugged. Didn't say anything more. Fan Shangshu also fell silent. There was a hint of confusion on his face. The atmosphere in the study room is a little weird.

Presumably tonight in Kyoto. The powerful ministers who survived. They were all silent in their respective dwellings. No one thought of it. His Majesty the Emperor was able to come down from Dadong Mountain alive. Shocked. I think of the rebellion against the Ye family, this move, and many tricks that are not leaky. All the courtiers were in awe of His Majesty the Emperor. have been elevated to an unprecedented level.

Fan Xian looked at his father in silence. He got up again and said a few words. Then he turned and left.

Get out of the study. Back to the street

Go. I'm going to take a look at Wan'er. The night breeze and autumn are as cool as water all the way. Pounced on the unprovoked burst of pleasure. He took a deep breath. Maintain the internal injury. I thought to myself a little dazedly. In the sniping in the valley, Chen Pingping let go, which is exactly that kind of separation. Lao Tzu deserves to be the most powerful person in the world. I have already seen everything. But he carefully concealed the truth from himself. Doing those things alone. He also used these divisions to maintain his own peace afterwards.

Fan Xian has been learning from Chen Pingping. So he can only be silent tonight. My father was about to resign and return to his hometown. Why let yourself speculate and let him be in danger of Kyoto again and be unable to extricate himself? For the safety of each other. and they will be cut off from each other. This is what true love is.

Just as Chen Pingping loves herself.

At this time. Fan Xian wanted to see Chen Pingping very much.

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At this time, Chen Pingping was traveling around Kyoto in a dashing manner, occasionally giving orders to let the Supervision Yuan cooperate with His Majesty in the world. Even if he had to return to Kyoto before the emperor arrived. It can't be tonight.

However, someone came to Fan's Mansion to look for Fan Xian. By this time it was already late at night. Fan Xian hadn't had time to see his wife yet. was reluctantly invited out of the house. He looked at the door. Take a deep breath. Suppress the slightest irritability in your heart. Saluted and said, "Lord Gong." ”

Earlier, he and his father were discussing this person in the study. Knowing that he is one of His Majesty's most trusted people. Speak naturally and in a measured manner. And in the opinion of Gong Dian. Xiao Fan is His Majesty's closest nephew. Don't dare to hold it up. He saluted as a subordinate person. He said in a deep voice: "There is something to trouble Bo Gong. ”

Now Di Fan Xian is among the dukes, and he deserves this gift. Not to mention within a day or two before the emperor returned to Beijing. He is still a minister of prison. Just heard the word trouble. Fan Xian knew that there must be a big trouble, and he couldn't help but have a real headache.

Too many people have died in Kyoto today. Fan Xiandi's mood was not very good, and the battle in Kyoto's four fields was still raging, but the city had gradually stabilized. He desperately needed to rest and think. Being disturbed. Of course, there is no good face.

But is the prison country so good? Fan Xian forcibly suppressed his annoyance and looked at him. As calm as possible, he said, "What's the matter?"

Miyanori looked at him. There seems to be some hesitation and difficulty. Even during the day, in the midst of tens of thousands of rebels, a knife slashed at the military veteran Old Man Qin. It's never been so difficult.

Fan Xian didn't speak. Just looking at him calmly, perhaps because of too much pressure, Gong Dian swallowed a mouthful of saliva. said: "Please go to the palace." I can't persuade Miss ......"

Yes, as soon as this is said. Fan Xian immediately understood what was going on, and was busy killing people and saving people during the day. I didn't think of going to this piece at all. It was the dead of night. The smoke of gunpowder dissipated slightly, and he immediately thought of the Ye family after following His Majesty to make eternal contributions. It's going to run into a big problem right away.

"The marshal went out of Beijing to pursue. Ling Mo will take the young lady back to her house. Unexpectedly, the young lady swore to ...... death, "Gong Dian has been guarding Zhengyangmen for a long time at night, and then he will encounter big trouble at night. He knew that in Kyoto now, probably only Fan Xian could handle this matter, and he was qualified to deal with the affairs of the royal family, so he no longer cared about the face of Dingzhou. It was very straightforward to put the problem out.

Fan Xian still looked at Gong Dian quietly and let him speak. There was no disdain and mockery in his eyes, but it made Gong Dian feel a burst of unease and shame for no reason.

Fan Xian took a deep breath. Didn't say anything. In the midst of this whole thing. People who are still alive. The most bitter thing to fear is Wan'er and her best friend Ye Ling'er. His wife was heartbroken and her biological mother died. And Ye Ling'er was aggrieved and angry, but I was afraid that it would not be a little less.

Ye Linger married the second prince back then. It's really a match. It's just that no one can guess. This marriage. It turned out to be just a part of the planned land between His Majesty the Emperor and Ye Chong. In other words. Ye Ling'er is not even a chess piece. She just paid for her feelings and marriage, and became a bargaining chip for the Ye family to win the eldest princess. It's coming. She was stunned to find out. It turned out that his father was bent on dealing with his own husband.

Of course. Her husband was also bent on using her to control the Dingzhou Army.

Think of it. Fan Xian couldn't help but think about the three words that the eldest princess said before she died--the man in the world. All of them are controlled by fame, fortune, power, and the so-called ideal of dominating the world and the earth. Not really - maybe himself. But he asked himself if he could do such a thing. For the sale of his daughter, the leaves were reborn with countless disgusts.

Miyanori seemed to guess what was going on in his heart. The expression is very unnatural.

Fan Xian shook his head. said: "The second prince is also locked up in the mansion?"

Gong Dian answered.

Fan Xian lowered his head and said, "It's okay." His Majesty once said on Dadong Mountain. Can not kill. then do not kill. Especially...... Chengze. ”

Gong Dian looked up in shock. He knew the news of His Majesty's survival. But it was the first time that I knew that His Majesty on Dadong Mountain had this explanation to Fan Xian personally. If His Majesty is really willing to spare the second prince's life. That's a blessing.

Everyone up and down in Dingzhou actually likes Ling'er, so today's truth is broken. Ye Ling'er was mourning in the center of the palace. All the state armies. They all felt extremely ashamed and uneasy. At this time, I heard that the second prince did not have to die. Ye Ling'er naturally doesn't have to be a widow. It's also a bit easier to explain.

Fan Xian sighed in his heart. At this time, I thought of the emperor's majesty on Dadong Mountain. to understand. It turned out that His Majesty had already confidently calculated at that time. He will definitely return to Beijing safely. The eldest princess led the crown prince and the second prince to lose, so she deliberately reminded herself to leave the second child alive.

Leave the second child alive. In fact, it was just left for Ye Ling'er to be a man. Leave a little face for the Ye family, a great hero. Otherwise, if the second child dies violently. How should Ye Ling'er deal with herself? The world is talking about it. How can the Ye family live?

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Although His Majesty has already calculated. But Fan Xian still went to the palace. Because even if he doesn't have a good impression of the second prince. But after all, Ye Ling'er had called him countless masters. And as a prisoner. For the captured prince. Always be careful and cautious, if something really goes wrong in the palace. It's really hard for him to explain.

I didn't look up at the plaque on the house. He entered the palace in the company of the palace and was guarded by sergeants all around. The second prince still has power in his hands. It is also difficult to transform into a mosquito and fly out of this cage.

This is the first time Fan Xian has stepped into the mansion of the second prince. I can't help but feel a little weird in my heart. I don't know what the brother with a temperament and temperament similar to himself is thinking at this moment.

Miyanori stayed outside the backyard. Fan Xian went in alone, and the garden was quiet and quiet. It's not like the palace should have a grand scene. There is still *** in the room. It seems that the night is late. However, the young prince and princess still couldn't sleep.

At the entrance, I only saw Ye Ling'er alone, and her face was full of sadness. Sit at the table in silence. Silent. There were still tear stains in the corners of his eyes, and his usual eyes were as bright as jade. But there are more inexplicable tiredness and grievances. It's more of a hidden anger.

At this time, the princess of the earth is like a tiger that may pounce on someone at any time and bite someone to death. was used by her husband and didn't mention it, and was deceived by her father. was thrown out by the family, how can she bear it?

Fan Xian felt a faint sense of pity in his heart. walked up to her and said in a harmonious voice, "Gong Dian asked you to go home." It's also a good intention, wait a while

The mood faded. Aren't you and Cheng Ze still in the same place?"

Ye Ling'er was startled, and then she realized that it was him who came into the house, and the look of ridicule in her eyes was great. wanted to be ridiculed twice, but he was in mourning, bowed his head and cried silently.

When had Fan Xian seen Ye Ling'er's graceful and sad appearance. I didn't know how to persuade for a while.

After a while, Ye Ling'er raised her head and looked at him with a somewhat blank look: "You are not in the palace now to be your land supervisor." What are you doing in the palace?"

"I advise you. Fan Xian replied very directly.

Ye Ling'er shook her head slowly.

"Don't be stubborn. There's nothing your father can do about it...... Let's talk about it. If the second child could have listened to your persuasion at the beginning, he would not have participated in this matter. Why is there today's situation? ”

Looking at Ye Ling'er's sad appearance, Fan Xian became angry for no reason, in the past few years, he has fought the second prince with all his might. A thought was hidden in his subconscious. It is to use the Supervisory Yuan and His Majesty's favor. Cripple the forces of the second place. broke his mind to seize power, but he didn't expect the second child's heart to seize power so much. Plus the eldest princess teased with her skillful hands. This strategy has not had the slightest effect.

Ye Ling'er smiled to herself and said softly, "Master." Of course, I don't blame you for this. How to end up. It's all his own business. In the past few years, even you can't stop his fiery thoughts. I have a daughter's home. How can you convince him?"

"You don't have to persuade me to leave the house...... He was involved in rebellion. Who will give him a way to live?" Ye Ling'er's face gradually calmed down. "No matter what kind of person Cheng Ze is. But he and I are husband and wife after all. Since my father and the people in the clan have never treated me as a **. I will go with him, and be married again under the Yellow Spring. Thinking about the lonely place. He doesn't have to dream of being an emperor. ”

Fan Xian's heart sank. Obviously, there was a hint of death in Ye Ling'er's calm expression. His voice trembled slightly, and he said, "Ming told you." Your Majesty personally passed the decree to me on Dadong Mountain, Chengze...... Won't die. ”

Hear me. Ye Ling'er raised her head suddenly, and a hint of hope and surprise flashed in her eyes. Immediately, it dimmed. made Fan Xian a little confused.

Ye Ling'er shook her head. Sighing softly, "Everyone says he has a gentle appearance. Inside, he is cold and ruthless. Actually, this is not wrong...... Even the mother in the palace. He was also courteous. He lived all his life. And how can you feel any real warmth? He is not only ruthless to people. He is also extremely cold to himself. ”

"I am his wife. You know him better than you outsiders...... You don't know what's going on in his heart. What a proud and conceited man. This time it was a complete failure. What a blow it gave him. Even if his father left him a way to live. But how can he have the face to continue living?"

She looked up. looked at Fan Xian with a helpless and sad look: "After returning home." He refused to say a word...... I know. He already had the intention of dying. If even I am gone at this time. All the people of the earth have forsaken him...... He must have walked very simply. ”

Fan Xian took a deep breath. Directly said: "Where is he?"

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The second prince, Li Chengze, squatted on a chair. Holding a bunch of purple grapes in his hand, he was sending it to his lips. Fan Xian has seen this scene countless times. But tonight the second prince. The hair was disheveled. There was a hint of an expression on Junxiu's face that no one could understand. The corners of the lips are slightly upturned. As if he was laughing at something, the whole person looked extremely decadent.

"If you die, who will support the princess?" Fan Xian sat across from him. Speak as calmly as possible. The eyes are level with each other, as if they see another self.

Fan Xian is very close to the temperament of the second prince. This is a word that has been spreading in Kyoto for a long time. The two obviously don't have similar eyebrows. But sit opposite each other. But it's like a mirror. Look at yourself in the mirror.

Fan Xian looked at each other. I thought to myself. If his mother is not Ye Qingmei. If you swap identities with the second place. I'm afraid that today I can only sit on a chair and eat grapes without spitting out grape skins.

The second prince seemed to have only noticed Fan Xiandi's arrival at this time, and smiled slightly. said, "Will I survive?"

Fan Xian had no choice but to repeat His Majesty's will.

The second prince smiled sarcastically and said, "Live like a yellow dog, and be confined in the mansion for the rest of your life." The time is approaching for the 100th anniversary of my father. Before the new emperor ascended the throne, the Ye family was also slaughtered like dogs, and I was given to die again...... You said. If I survive, I will live in the future. Isn't it?"

Fan Xian was silent.

"In that case, why should I drag Ling'er down any longer. Encumber...... That shameless father-in-law?" the second prince shrugged. "And live like this. Actually, it's not interesting. ”

Fan Xian opened his mouth and said, "It seems that your ambition has finally been worn out. ”

The second prince suddenly stopped sending grapes to his mouth, and the purple grapes in early autumn were sweet and juicy. And the smile on his face at this time was just as sweet, he looked at Fan Xian, and said faintly: "Now that I think about it." In the tea shop in front of Baoyue Tower, you are speaking correctly...... For the past two years, you've been thinking about knocking out my ambitions. Looking back, I have to thank you. ”

"Amazingly, I thought my aunt would help me. I thought my father-in-law would help me...... But it looks like you, the biggest enemy in my life, who once had a trace of sincerity towards me. ”

The second prince exclaimed: "You are really an outlier in our old Li family, and Miss Ye is really as unusual as rumored." ”

"And me?" the second prince continued, laughing loudly and tears streaming down his eyes, "What am I? I think I am a calculating man, and I have countless help behind me, and the throne is just around the corner. But who would have expected that everything was arranged by my father, and I am a smart person. It's worse than a chess piece, and it's not even as good as a coward like Cheng Qian. I couldn't do anything, I couldn't do anything, I was like a weak kid who just watched it happen......

The second prince was furious, and his voice became higher and higher. I don't know what he is angry about, but it is obviously not aimed at Fan Xian, maybe he is angry that he was put in the position of a whetstone by his father since he was a child, and he was forced to come to today's situation step by step, maybe he was angry at Ye Chongdi's ruthless backlash, or maybe he was angry that he was born in the palace.

Fan Xian was silent, and knew from Wan'er that the nickname of this second brother, who had a very good relationship with her since childhood, was called Stone, but Ren was a simple stubborn stone, and he had been sharpened by His Majesty with the sword of imperial power for so many years, and he would bring some anger and negative things for no reason.

"What am I?" the second prince, Li Chengze, stared at Fan Xian, pointed at himself, tears and snot crossed his face, and said with a loud laugh: "I'm just a joke!"

Fan Xian wanted to say that in front of His Majesty the Emperor, it seemed that everyone in the world was ...... It's all a joke. However, he didn't say this, because he was shocked to see that after the second prince said the word joke while laughing and crying, he spit out a mouthful of black blood.

A mouthful of black blood spat onto the purple grapes.

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